Alternating your mowing direction keeps your grass in excellent condition and helps ward off winter problems like snow mold and water accumulation
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Most Common Winter Weeds
Winter weeds like chickweed, henbit, purple deadnettle, and annual bluegrass thrive when your lawn is dormant. Learn how to identify and control these cool-season invaders before they take root this spring.
15 Best Gifts for Your Lawn Lover
The ultimate lawn care gift guide for every budget. From humorous tees to robot mowers, find 15 gifts your lawn enthusiast will actually use and love.
Pickler Paradise: Best Cities for Pickleball in 2026
Best Cities for Pickleball in 2026: 1. New York; 2. Houston; 3. Chicago; 4. Miami; 5. Atlanta; 6. Las Vegas; 7. Charlotte; 8. Cincinnati; 9. Mesa, AZ
How to Identify Your Soil Type With 4 Simple DIY Tests
Identify your soil type with the squeeze, jar, ribbon, or drainage test so you can choose the right plants and keep your lawn healthy.
What Causes Plants to Freeze
Prolonged cold, water, wind, the location of plants in your yard, plant type and age, and soil moisture can all affect how and when they freeze.
How to Repair Mole Damage in Your Yard
To fix mole damage in your yard, flatten tunnels, rake mounds, reseed bare spots, and water consistently.
It’s Not Your Imagination – Your Fall Allergies Are Worse Than Ever
Laura De La Cruz has wrestled with year-round allergies for as long as she can remember. And unlike many springtime […]
How to Protect Trees from a Freeze
Start by inspecting and pruning your trees, then spray them with an anti-desiccant to retain moisture. Prep the surrounding soil by watering and mulching, then cover your trees with barriers like tarp or tree guards.
When to Plant Bulbs in Fall
Plant spring bulbs when temps hit 40 to 50 degrees, 6 to 8 weeks before freeze. Northern zones start September; southern zones wait until December. Get your timing right for your garden.